Well, I guess that's just the way it is. ... Sometimes, a sale isn't so 
great, when you start figuring in the inflated price of needed accessories.

73 de Kb8TYJ

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "John Miller" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2009 9:47 PM
Subject: Re: Need Help: slightly confused about two TMV71A accessories


Icom's a lot worse on the accessories, believe me. I'm not sure about anyone
else.
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "T Behler" <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2009 9:22 PM
Subject: Re: Need Help: slightly confused about two TMV71A accessories


>    Well, John, using the regular mic cord probably would be a stretch
> (excuse the punn). ...  I just don't like pulling them too tight when
> using
> them.
>
> The truck portion of the RV is pretty wide, and I simply don't know if
> there'd be enough room in that short accordion mic cord for either my wife
> or me to use the mic successfully, especially if the rig is under one of
> the
> seats.
>
> Guess that's how Kenwood gets you;  they always seem to make out on the
> accessories.
>
> 73 from Tom Behler:  KB8TYJ
>
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "John Miller" <[log in to unmask]>
> To: <[log in to unmask]>
> Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2009 7:55 PM
> Subject: Re: Need Help: slightly confused about two TMV71A accessories
>
>
> Actually, I know a lot of people who remote mount the head on the dash of
> their car with the main unit under the seat, and just keep the mic plugged
> in to the main unit. that works out because you can hang the mic somewhere
> not on the dash or put it under the seat and take the control head with
> you
> and not have to worry about the mic too. I know a few people who do things
> like that though for your setup that probably might not work out.
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "T Behler" <[log in to unmask]>
> To: <[log in to unmask]>
> Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2009 7:39 PM
> Subject: Need Help: slightly confused about two TMV71A accessories
>
>
>> Hi, all.
>>
>> As I think you know, I am planning to purchase another TMV71A.  This one
>> will be used in the motor home. ... I'm going to purchase the rig once I
>> finalize the sale of my older TMV7A.
>>
>> But, in looking at the literature on the TMV71A, I'm confused about
>> something:
>>
>> For the RV set-up, I'm going to have to separate the rig from the control
>> head.
>>
>> It appears that I have two options for accomplishing this.
>>
>> One is to buy the PG5F cable extension kit. .. This apparently includes
>> the
>> extension cable for the control head, an extension cable for the mic, an
>> extension cable for an external speaker, and an extra DC power cord.
>>
>> My other option is to purchase the DFK3D detachable front panel kit.
>> This
>> apparently includes a mounting bracket for the control head, plus the
>> cable
>> extension for the control head.
>>
>> The detachable front panel kit is cheaper, but apparently doesn't include
>> an
>> extension cable for the mic.
>>
>> I can't figure out why one would buy this kit, without needing a mic
>> extension cable, since the rig is still separated from the control head.
>>
>> Obviously, I don't need all the extra cables in the entire cable
>> extension
>> kit, and it seems a shame to spend all that extra money, but it might be
>> my
>> only option.
>>
>> I called R and L today to ask if I could buy a mic extension cable
>> separately to go with the front panel kit, and they said no.
>>
>> Am I missing something here?
>>
>> 73 from Tom Behler:  KB8TYJ